Tesco issues urgent recall for popular pastries over nut label error

By Hiyah Zaidi
Published 26th May 2022, 09:58 BST
Tesco is closing its meat, fish and deli counters across 317 of its stores (Photo: Getty Images)Tesco is closing its meat, fish and deli counters across 317 of its stores (Photo: Getty Images)
Tesco is closing its meat, fish and deli counters across 317 of its stores (Photo: Getty Images)

Tesco has urgently recalled the batch of frozen all-butter pastries because they may contain almonds - a warning which wasn't printed on the label. 

The affected batch of croissants cost £2.50 and has a best before the date of September 2022. They are in six packs, weighing 255g with the batch code LL 111. 

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

What has been said? 

The batch of All Butter croissants may have mistakenly packed with other croissants containing almonds.

The Food Standards Agency said: "Tesco is recalling Tesco Frozen All Butter Croissants 6 pack because it may contain almonds (nuts) not mentioned on the label.

"Due to a packaging error, some packs may have been incorrectly packed with Tesco Frozen Almond Croissants, which contain almonds (nuts).

"This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts).

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

"If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to almonds (nuts) do not eat it.

"Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund."

The affected batch of croissants cost £2.50 and has a best before the date of September 2022. They are in six packs, weighing 255g with the batch code LL 111. (Tesco)(Tesco)The affected batch of croissants cost £2.50 and has a best before the date of September 2022. They are in six packs, weighing 255g with the batch code LL 111. (Tesco)(Tesco)
The affected batch of croissants cost £2.50 and has a best before the date of September 2022. They are in six packs, weighing 255g with the batch code LL 111. (Tesco)(Tesco)

Tesco is asking shoppers to return the item to the nearest store for a full refund. Usually, no receipt is required but you can check by phoning Tesco’s customer service on 0800 505555. 

What are the symptoms of a nut allergy? 

Sufferers of anaphylaxis, an acute allergic reaction, will need to be wary not to consume the product. 

According to the NHS, symptoms of anaphylaxis are: 

feeling lightheaded or faint

breathing difficulties – such as fast, shallow breathing

wheezing

a fast heartbeat

clammy skin

confusion and anxiety